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Although they consist of the same types of DNA amd protein as living cells, viruses may be considered as different from living cells, for these reasons:
-- they don't use energy to grow or reproduce
-- they cannot reproduce on their own: they need a "host" cell that will turn their genetic material into more viruses
-- they don't eat or produce waste.
Viruses do not die as other organisms do, and can persist for very long periods in adverse conditions. The only ways to render them "dead" is to either remove their protein coatings, or to denature the molecules within them. This can sometimes be done by heat, and sometimes by using chemicals that nullify their genetic material's ability to reproduce. They cannot be starved or poisoned, as is done with bacteria.
What else can I help you with?
Is mumps alive?
No: Mumps is a virus, and by definition viruses are nonliving, neither dead or alive.
Why is there is debate about the viruses being alive or dead?
The debate is not about whether viruses are alive or dead. Rather, there is debate about whether a virus should be considered a living thing. Viruses are not like living cells, because they do not have metabolic processes, and they cannot reproduce themselves. Instead, they invade a host cell, and the virus's genes cause the host cell to produce new viruses. However, the question of whether this "counts" as being alive is a semantic one. Viruses have some properties of living things, and they lack other properties, so the question of whether they are "alive" comes down to one's definition of the word "life."
How can viruses eat?
Viruses cannot eat because they lack the cellular machinery for metabolism. Instead, viruses hijack host cells and use their machinery to replicate themselves. This process often damages or destroys the host cell.
How can your body produce antibodies against dead viruses?
A virus doesn't have to be alive for the body to produce antibodies against it. Antibodies recognize the physical appearance of a virus. By using dead viruses the immune system is taught to look out for a live virus with the same characteristics of the dead one, but you don't risk being infected by the virus.
Are all viruses living?
Viruses are not alive in the first place, so no.
What are viruses not named by?
Since viruses are not alive, they are not named by a genus or a species.
Do viruses have a place in the animal kingdom?
No, because viruses aren't alive.
What are difference between bacteria and viruses.?
-viruses and alive but bacteria is -viruses spread but dont multiply or change in your body, bacteria are alive and are often evolving -viruses cannot be treated, but bacteria can be eliminated with chemincals and anitbiotics
Are viruses and bacteria alive?
bacteria is but for viruses some scientists believe they are alive and others think they dont so i can't give you an answer to that
Do all scientists believe viruses are alive?
Certainly not. It is a hotly debated subject. Viruses (and prions for that matter) are not alive in a conventional sense.
Why are viruses not classified into any five kingdom?
Viruses are not an organism at all. They are not alive.
Do viruses sleep?
Viruses are not alive and so do not sleep. They can become inactive for a while.
